($1,511+) Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Modesto, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $1,249 and $12,500. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,643-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $324 - $2,160, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Modesto and Jacksonville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Modesto tend to start around $314 plus $128/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Modesto to Jacksonville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $5,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,966 - $8,150
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,101 - $12,500

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Modesto to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Modesto movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jacksonville, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Modesto to Jacksonville?

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,939 and $7,063. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Modesto costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Modesto to Jacksonville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,939 - $3,403
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,368 - $4,886
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,464 - $7,063

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $162 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $756 in Modesto, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Jacksonville, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Modesto to Jacksonville?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Plan on $1,511 - $3,944 for a rental moving truck on the 2,643-mile route from Modesto, California, to Jacksonville, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $908 - $1,038
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Modesto to Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,511 - $2,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,573 - $3,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,048 - $3,944

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $162 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $70 and $351 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $908 - $1,038 in fuel for the 2,643-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $756 in Modesto, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Modesto to Jacksonville?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Modesto, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, to Jacksonville, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $972 and $4,191.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Modesto to Jacksonville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,729 - $3,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,837 - $4,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,664 - $5,321

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Modesto, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $756.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $162 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Modesto, CA vs Jacksonville, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jacksonville, side by side with Modesto on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Modesto, CA, to Jacksonville, FL, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,249 - $12,500 on the 2,643-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,939 - $7,063 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,511 - $3,944 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,966 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include FIS and Southeastern Grocers.